The Gladiator returns...
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I watched the reveal today, and I'm in love with this thing. Really in love with it. Going to be a hard choice between this and the Wrangler after we move this summer. Either way, I know we're getting back into a Jeep.
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Are they going to weld the frames with the same far-sighted robots as the Wranglers?
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I like it. Not for me but I like it.
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Chrysler has blessed us with two trackbars; only one is truly necessaryLow_Sky wrote:Are they going to weld the frames with the same far-sighted robots as the Wranglers?
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Surely if they're going to give this 33" tires and an option for 35's, they have to come out with a bigger stock tire and lower gears for the PW.
This is going to wound the competition.
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Wonder if it will come with a 2 door cab, and a 2 door extended cab?
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
That Gladiator Rubicon model with 35's, and the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel turbocharged V-6 engine with start/stop and 8-speed transmission is a sweet little truck. Perhaps a little easier to maneuver on switchbacks and tighter trails than our bus-sized Power Wagons!
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Re: The Gladiator returns...
Well, it has a truck bed and that's something I guess.
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These trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
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Just like the LJ, Jeep fucked up the departure angle.04Ram2500Hemi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:31 amThese trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
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Theres really only one way to fix that. Shorten the bed up to about 2 feet long. Or extend the wheel base another 2-3 feet.Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:56 amJust like the LJ, Jeep fucked up the departure angle.04Ram2500Hemi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:31 amThese trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
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I don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.olyelr wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:05 pmTheres really only one way to fix that. Shorten the bed up to about 2 feet long. Or extend the wheel base another 2-3 feet.Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:56 amJust like the LJ, Jeep fucked up the departure angle.04Ram2500Hemi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:31 amThese trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
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What I would have bought if this was 10 years ago. Alas, this time of my life has passed, but I still have my LJ!Bill2014 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:16 amThat Gladiator Rubicon model with 35's, and the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel turbocharged V-6 engine with start/stop and 8-speed transmission is a sweet little truck. Perhaps a little easier to maneuver on switchbacks and tighter trails than our bus-sized Power Wagons!
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And stick a 3 foot long bike carrier in the rear receiver...Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:17 pmI don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.
It will scrape just leaving the driveway!
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God damn do you ever tire of being a negative nacy?Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:17 pmI don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.
It's the best departure angle in the mid-size lineup.
Colorado ZR2 - 30 degrees of approach and 23 degrees of departure angle
Tacoma TRD Pro - 29 degrees of approach and 23.5 degrees of departure
Jeep Gladiator - 40.8-degree approach angle, a 25.0-degree departure angle
So what it's not 37 inches like the Wrangler. What's the departure of the Power Wagon again???
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Change my username to "GetOffMyLawn".
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How's this for departure angle????
Does your ass end rub on your Lawn when you exit your driveway?
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lol... and don’t forget to update the avatar!!!BoldAdventure wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:21 pmGod damn do you ever tire of being a negative nacy?Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:17 pmI don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.
I'm going to change your username from ReloaderGuy to GrumpyCat as it suits you better.
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GM already figured that out.olyelr wrote:Theres really only one way to fix that. Shorten the bed up to about 2 feet long. Or extend the wheel base another 2-3 feet.Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:56 amJust like the LJ, Jeep fucked up the departure angle.04Ram2500Hemi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:31 amThese trucks are going to sell like hotcakes. I don't think it's a vehicle for me, but I really like it. They basically took the AEV Brute and made it affordable and with a full FCA backed warranty.
I stole that pic from somebody but I’m using it for editorial purposes.
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Hahahahahahaha. Looks like they chose the two foot box option instead of a long wheel base.
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Yep! That's him.AlaskaTRX wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:18 pmlol... and don’t forget to update the avatar!!!BoldAdventure wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:21 pmGod damn do you ever tire of being a negative nacy?Reloaderguy wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:17 pm
I don't think a serious Jeep truck buyer would complain about a 4' bed since a serious Jeep truck buyer isn't a serious truck buyer. May as well buy a ZR2 with that mile long departure angle.
I'm going to change your username from ReloaderGuy to GrumpyCat as it suits you better.
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RustyPW wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:17 pmYep! That's him.AlaskaTRX wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:18 pmlol... and don’t forget to update the avatar!!!BoldAdventure wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:21 pm
God damn do you ever tire of being a negative nacy?
I'm going to change your username from ReloaderGuy to GrumpyCat as it suits you better.
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